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How Do I Find The Best Philadelphia Personal Injury Car Accident Lawyer?

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Finding a car accident lawyer after a car accident is a critical step to take following the incident. Getting medical assistance for your injuries is a priority, calling the police, and filing a police report. Then find a car accident lawyer to guide you in your car accident claim.

You should hire an auto accident attorney as soon as you’re able to. An attorney will help you put together a car accident lawsuit for Philadelphia or Pennsylvania and get you the compensation you deserve. Compensation from an auto accident may include property damage, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, on average 168 persons were injured in motor vehicle accidents each day in 2020 in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia had the most reported crashes (9.7%) and the most traffic-related fatalities (14.7%) of all counties in Pennsylvania in 2020 (pg. 58).

Due to the pandemic, the state of Pennsylvania has seen some of the lowest rates of passenger car crashes in the past five years. The five-year low for car crashes was in 2020 with 69,138 cases and 2019 saw the lowest fatal crashes of 529 (pg. 51).  

Although it is at one of the lowest rates, car accidents in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania still happen. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, here are some tips to find the best car accident lawyer for your case. 

How Can I Find An Attorney For A Car Accident Injury?

There are several ways you can find an attorney after you’ve been injured in a car accident. 

Ask People You Know

Talk to friends and family to see if they have recommendations for personal injury attorneys. They may be able to provide you with someone they’ve worked with before. If you do get a recommendation from someone, it is still important for you to do your own research to make sure that attorney is a good fit for your case. 

Search Online

One of the easiest ways to find an attorney is to search online. A search for “accident attorney near me” will show you results of car accident attorneys near you. Again, research the attorneys that you find and narrow it down to a few you can speak with personally to find the one you feel most comfortable with. 

Find One Before You Need One

With any service provider, sometimes it’s best to know who you’re going to call before you’re in a situation where you need an attorney. Most adults will experience a car accident at some point in their lives. Knowing what attorney you will be contacting will simplify the process if you do find yourself in a car accident. 

What To Look For In A Car Accident Lawyer

Experience

An attorney that has experience handling car accidents will have the knowledge and expertise to handle your case. Although many cases settle out of court, a car accident lawyer with courtroom and trial experience can also be to your advantage if your case does go to court. Ask them about their prior experience and their knowledge of Pennsylvania law.

Interest in Your Case

Discuss your case with reputable personal injury lawyers. Most will offer a free consultation. Use this time to your advantage to see that the attorney shows interest in your case. Find out through this initial meeting about fees, expectations around communication, and that the attorney you are speaking with is the one that will be handling your case.

References or Client Testimonials

Even if you find a lawyer through a referral, it is a good idea to check through their online references or to ask the lawyer to provide you with references from a recent case. 

Experienced Car Accident Lawyer, Jeffrey H. Penneys

Jeffrey H. Penneys practices car accident law in Philadelphia and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He would be happy to speak with you about your case and recovering damages with an initial free consultation. You can read more about what other clients have said about working with Jeffrey here. If you’d like to discuss your car accident claim with Jeffrey, contact him online or call 215-771-0430 for a free consultation.

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